About this property

Prime City Centre Location: Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only is situated in Edinburgh city centre, offering easy access to key attractions. Edinburgh Waverley station is a 2-minute walk away, while Edinburgh Castle lies 1 km from the property. Comfortable Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a shower, private bathroom with bath, hairdryer, shared bathroom, TV, and electric kettle. Nearby Attractions: The National Museum of Scotland is 500 metres away, Edinburgh Playhouse an 11-minute walk, and Edinburgh Castle 1 km from the hostel. Other nearby points include the Royal Mile (700 metres) and Edinburgh International Conference Centre (18-minute walk). Local Activities: Surrounding activities include boating, kayaking, and canoeing. Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only provides a convenient base for city trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicky
    Australia Australia
    Room was clean. The building is central. Staff who checked us in was great.
  • Jayni
    Ireland Ireland
    The hostel is pretty centrally located, just opposite the Milkman cafe (in case that's in your itinerary). It was my first time travelling solo, and in terms of safety and comfort it definitely met the standards. Glad to have such a wonderful...
  • Ahmed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My biggest worry was the state of the toilets - was pleasantly surprised by how clean and well maintained they were!
  • Verma
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the friendly staff, the vibe and friendliness of the place in general. The facilities are very good for the price. They have a TV and a game room and a place to eat along with the kitchen. The guy at the reception was kind enough to give me...
  • Yoshihiro
    Japan Japan
    Excellent location in one of the UK’s top tourist destinations Showers were functional Free coffee and tea provided Other guests were generally quiet during the stay
  • Joash
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was locker, the reception is available 24/7 and the staff initiates conversation
  • Damon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is perfect , the room was spacious and the kitchen area was fully equipped and new
  • Alcazar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, approachable staffs, clean communal areas. We were not charge with extra pillows and left luggage.
  • Penelope
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, clean, quiet and comfortable room, we stayed in a building off site from the main backpackers, it had a good kitchen where you could make a simple meal and shared bathroom with one other room
  • Anna
    France France
    Very well situated between railway station/ shuttle to airport and the Royal Mile. Confortable though small room with everything needed for a short stay.

Property surroundings

House rules

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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